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Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property

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Property entrance
Staircase
Interior
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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1 Lisbon Square, Skinner Street, Leeds, England, LS1 4LY
  • Place, Canal Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Leeds
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Leeds City Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Leeds

At Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like University of Leeds and First Direct Arena. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Leeds hostel include Royal Armouries and Roundhay Park.
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What's nearby

  • Canal Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Leeds - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Leeds City Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • O2 Academy Leeds - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • First Direct Arena - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Leeds Station - 11 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Toast - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Highland Laddie - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Bottega Milanese - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel

Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Leeds hostel.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations, with a hairdryer. This Leeds hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Microwaves and fridges can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • An in-room safe is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel Leeds
Russell Scott Backpackers Leeds
Russell Scott Backpackers
Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel Leeds
Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental breakfast is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel?

No, Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 109 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice and clean and the staff member was fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Leeds Conference Visit

Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New property. Great location near train station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ahammed fawaz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and best hostel in leeds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great welcome, friendly. Good location. Would use here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

JULIAN

Budget = cheap Good location Clean Safe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good private room for 4, does what it says on the tin
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is one of my "go to" spots in Leeds when you just need somewhere to sleep. Comfortable, Clean and all of the facilities that you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great time

Met friendly people 😄
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Joshua

Neat and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location. Cheap for a Saturday night. The manger was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ugochukwu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

My experience was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
10 min walk from train station.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

convenient

basic room in a dorm. breakfast basic but based on price worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

VICTOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, major problems in and around the building.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gary

Passable

I used it just so I could stay for the night. It did its job. The guy there was dead friendly and showed me around. they seem to be no hot water when I washed my hands did not ask our complaint as I was only there for the night and out all day. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful people and snacks. Very worth the price

Highly recommend to young and experienced travelers. We got in and they showed us to our comfortable room. The bathroom and the kitchen were upstairs. It worked for me as I was able to sleep ten hours through the night. It was great to meet friendly travelers and enjoy breakfast and snacks with them. With all the cereal and bread I imagine many nomads have caught up on lost meals.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great value for money

Leeds City Centre for this price - exceptional. Yes, it's not the Ritz, but if certainly met my expectations in terms of warm welcome, good atmosphere, etc. Yes, some work to be done (lockers don't work), but for somewhere safe and clean to rest my head for a night - couldn't fault it. Fellow guests were friendly, mainly medical students who were polite and courteous. I also loved the 24 hour availability of tea/coffee/toast and cereal, allowing me to work late with sustenance. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never ever go here

Terrible. Cancelled reservation 2days before checkin. Declined refund. Poor to zero comms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nerfed by the bathroom

Really great little hostel, wonderful customer service and super comfy room. The room itself was completely tidy but the shared bathrooms were not - one toilet had water all over the floor and often drops of pee around the outside, the other toilet couldn’t flush so it was just full of toilet paper and pee. Other than the bathroom situation, it’s lovely!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dinesh Bhaurao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The shower machines make lot of noise and little bit scary. They need to be changed. Otherwise everything is fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Yasuo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst inn. I was 90 minutes late because I had trouble with my bag running out at the airport, but I was locked out in the rain. It was the worst experience of my life.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A bit far from everything but very nice!

Very nice place to stay for a couple of days. My room was clean and very nice! The bed or madress needs changing though..feels like your tipping over to one side when your sleeping 😅 other than that. Very nice 👌 The aircondition did not work so the room would get hot. Thankfully you could open the window a tiny bit to get some air 👍 I had a hot water kettle for some tea but no microwave or fridge 😔 The people at the reception were super nice! They were hardly there sometimes 😅 saw people stand there waiting for help a couple of times. The location is great!! A bit of a walking distance from the city but quiet and a very relaxing location, even though next to the motorway. Will gladly stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025